Free SocialFlight App Connects Pilots with Events

Where2 Interactive announces the launch of SocialFlight, a free mobile app that provides pilots with an interactive map of aviation events. SocialFlight empowers pilots and aviation enthusiasts to find local events, chat, upload photos and network with other SocialFlight users.

SocialFlight’s event database includes nearly 2000 activities of interest to pilots. Events can be viewed on the SocialFlight interactive map or by using the list view; events can be searched by date range, event type, organization and distance from the user’s home airport. SocialFlight also includes a real-time event chat forum for attendees to communicate with one another and tools for organizations such as aircraft owner’s groups. Using a free web link from SocialFlight, organizations can provide their members with an interactive view of their own events right from the organization’s web site.

SocialFlight is available on the iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPad. It is also available on the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets, as well as on the web at www.SocialFlight.com.

All SocialFlight users registered by September 30, 2012, will be entered in a drawing to win a free iPad. Contest rules are available on the web site.

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